Yesterday I came across a big, fat bag of locally grown Caribbean Seasoning Peppers. These little guys are a bit of an anomaly as, while they look like a habanero pepper or something super hot, they are actually very mild. Just a slightly spicier version of a regular capsicum pepper and commonly used in marinades and pepper sauces over here. I decided that I wanted to use them in my…
Anyone else suddenly get the occasional mid-week 9pm ‘screw the diet – treat yo’self’ feeling? That need for a sweet treat in order to pull yourself out of a hump-day slump? No? …just me then! When I get these moments of weakness I need to make something tasty quickly – and it is imperative that it’s ready before I come to my senses and reach for the carrot sticks… that’s…
This long weekend has seen many a Caribbean BBQ and social occasion (read: lots of daytime drinking). I love a good pot luck lunch and it gave me a chance to break out one of my favourite crowd-pleasing snacks – the Bloody Mary Bomb (edible Bloody Mary skewers – what’s not to love??) Bloody Mary Bombs – 1 punnet Cherry tomatoes 3 sticks of Celery, chopped into 1/2″ pieces 3 rashers…
Happy Friday guys and girls! So, with all the long weekends we’ve been having in the BVI recently, I’ve been having ample time to practice and perfect my boozy ice lollies and I wanted to share some of the successful concoctions with you – I started with the classic Gin and Tonic, progressed to Pimms and then decided to branch out with a Pomegranate Rose Spritzer. See the recipes below:…
The inspiration for this soup comes from my favourite restaurant in Old San Juan, Marmalade. Their tasting menus are to die for and I always make a point to visit when I’m in town. One of Chef Peter Schintler’s signature dishes is a Tiny White Bean Soup that is unbelievably delicious and it inspired me to try make something similar at home. His recipe can be found all over the…
